wary -
Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
After having almost drowned, Kyle was very wary about going swimming when he went with his friends to the beach.
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flee -
To run away from a place or situation of danger
Jack had to flee for his life when the massive enemy army started chasing him.
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horrified -
Filled with horror or shock.
She was horrified when she saw the damage the fire had done to her home.
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scary -
Something that induces feelings of fear, dread, or anxiety, often due to its unsettling or dangerous nature.
She stayed frozen in her bed, unable to get up and investigate the scary sound she heard in the middle of the night.
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timid -
Shy and nervous, lacking confidence, and easily frightened
Though Bill liked Sally, he was too timid to ask her for a date.
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terror -
A feeling of extreme fear
Marge felt a feeling of terror when she realized that the robbers had blocked each of the doors of the house.
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trepidation -
A feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen
Ellen was filled with trepidation as she walked through the dark forest.
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intimidated -
Afraid because a person feels less powerful.
Marge didn't like the way her boss treated her, but because she knew her boss could fire her, she was intimidated and didn't speak up.
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shudder -
To tremble and shake, typically as a result of fear
Zeke shuddered when he saw the creepy tarantula approaching him.
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petrified -
Extremely frightened.
When Arnold realized that someone had electronically stolen his sheet with his 50 passwords to all his accounts, he was petrified, realizing all the harm they could do if he didn't stop them quickly.
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paranoid -
Unreasonably or obsessively suspicious or fearful, especially of others' intentions.
The character in the movie became increasingly paranoid, believing she was being followed.
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panic -
To feel or experience sudden, uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often leading to irrational actions.
People panicked when the emergency alarm sounded, running in all directions.
